“The shock sits deep”
Düsseldorf animal shelter mourns the loss of long -time leaders
05.04.2025 – 9:19 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.

Grief in the Düsseldorf animal shelter. The long -time nurse Timo suddenly died. Other animal shelters also pay attention to social media respect.
The Düsseldorf animal shelter mourns the loss of a long -time caretaker. As the foster home for animals announced on their Facebook profile, the colleague called Timo suddenly died, which everyone shaked. “We had to say goodbye to him far too early, and the shock is deep,” the nurses write.
The deceased, who has probably also been the head of the facility since 2019, was not only a colleague, but also a friend, “who always had an open ear, regardless of whether it was about private worries or professional challenges,” it continues. With his big heart and his tireless efforts for others, whether man or animal, he always looked after and helped.
“The animals in particular were very important to him. As a passionate animal rights activist, he knew about a wide variety of animals and always knew how to help them. His knowledge was impressive, and his love for the animals was contagious,” said the shelter.
The humor of the late zookeeper is also praised below. “He always knew how to lighten the mood and was a valuable part of our team,” said his colleagues. “We will keep Timo in the best of memory – as someone who has never hesitated to help who was always on the spot with a smile and a suitable saying. Our life will be different without him, but we know that he will continue to accompany us in every memory and in every laugh. Rest in peace, dear Timo.
Mourning is also spreading among many users under the contribution of the shelter. So a user writes there: “I am stunned. Timo was a very dear person, a just boss and good animal shelter director. I can remember many events when he” knocked out “one of his fitting sayings with his miserable smile.” Another writes: “Timo was a special person, with the heart in the right place.”
And animal shelters from other cities also pay attention to the deceased. The foster home from Moers writes: “With great grief we have to say goodbye to our esteemed animal keeper colleague, board member and good friend Timo. The shock about his much too early death is deep in our hearts and leaves us speechless and paralyzed. Timo was not only an integral part of our team, but also an irreplaceable support in all matters that leaves a huge gap.”